Another Catechism Class
Nov 30th, 2006 by michelle
Last night my husband and I were the only catechumens at our catechism class, but that turned out to be a blessing to us. We were able to ask questions and talk more intimately with our priest, Father David. This was the last catechism class that we will have with him because he and his family are moving soon and another priest, Father Justin, will begin this weekend at our parish.
I am so pleased that our last class with him was helpful to me (and my hubby). I am a very practical person, and I was able to ask him one question, in particular, that answered several other questions that may come up as we walk along this path toward becoming Faithful. My question was regarding our home altar and prayer in our home. Fr. David answered my question in a way that showed me that it is best for me, personally, to take things slower than I am currently. I feel pressure, from myself, to jump into everything headfirst now that we are catechumen. I feel as though I need to get everything right before I am Faithful, which is obviously not the way it should be. I decided, along with my husband, that we need to take certain things slower and with more care. This is going to make my prayer and times of fasting much more lifegiving for me.
Thank you, Father David, for all that you have done for me and my family. We will miss you! May God bless you in your new endeavors.
You should check out David Bryan’s blog too. You and he are talking about similar topics.
http://ohtasteandsee.blogspot.com/
I tend to be an “all out for Jesus” kind of person too. Its hard to take is slow sometimes, especially when its all new and fresh.
I’m sorry he is moving away, my prayers that he will settle in well in his new parish, and that Father Justin is a true pastor to his flock.